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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
2
A devotional note cites Matthew from the Bible urging readers to heed the call and beware. The king orders binding and casting out to outer darkness where there is wailing and gnashing of teeth. It emphasizes the contrast between many who are called and few who are chosen.
The author blames the poor education system on voters who lack dedication to education. They argue residents seek favors and political favors from the Board of Education, turning hiring and contracts into priorities other than teaching. Change requires vigilant citizen demand and voting out self serving officials.
Coin collecting attracts millions of Americans with intrinsic and speculative value. The American Numismatic Association, with about 2000 members, hosts a 1972 convention in New Orleans August 15 to 19. A key feature is the display of 2.9 million Carson City silver dollars, slated for sale by the GSA in early 1973 with an estimated numismatic value of 120 million dollars. President John Jay Pittman notes many coins are in fine condition and near proof-like quality.
A Washington Star News report details unreported Nixon campaign gifts, including Foster G. McGaw’s stock donations totaling about 48 thousand dollars to multiple Nixon committees, plus large gifts from David Rockefeller and others. State units failed to file timely disclosures, hindering totals and GAO enforcement.
New York report explains alphabet test options like CEEB SAT CBAPP ACT and CLEP and how they grant college credit. It notes costs and regional usage with College Board as a guiding body and highlights advantages of AP and CLEP in accelerating degrees.
The two year DOT report proposes a commuter auto tax to ease metropolitan congestion. If high enough it would favor wealthy drivers and those who can write off the tax as a business expense. It cites bus priority and car pools as other rush hour remedies.
A critical review of Robert N. Winter-Berger’s 341 page expose alleging widespread corruption in U S government and lobbying. The book names top officials from Nixon to McCormack, tracks payments and influence peddling in Congress and agencies.
Miami Beach reports a Nixon era convention set as a White House orchestrated performance with McCloskey clashing over fundraising and ITT links. Javits and Romney offer limited opposition while platform hearings aim for party unity under White House control.
Publication details list Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and contact for the Naleigh and Register Democratic with Southern West Virginia distribution. It notes Second Class mail privileges, editor John Hodel, and United Press International membership. Subscription rates and delivery options are given with tax included.
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